StarPower(SH:603290) NORTHEAST SECURITIES·2025-04-30 10:16Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, upgraded from a previous "Hold" rating [5]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 3.391 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 7.44%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 508 million yuan, down 44.24% year-on-year. However, in Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 919 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 14.22% [1][2]. - The decline in net profit for 2024 was primarily due to intense industry competition and significant price reductions for some products, leading to a decrease in gross margin from 37.51% to 31.55% [2]. - The company is focusing on the new energy vehicle market, with IGBT and SiC modules seeing continuous growth. In 2024, the company delivered car-grade IGBT modules in large quantities to leading Tier 1 brands in Europe and secured multiple projects for IGBT/SiC MOSFET motor controllers [2][3]. - The company increased its R&D expenditure to 354 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 23.27%, aiming to expand into various fields and enhance its market presence [3]. Financial Summary - The projected revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 4.224 billion yuan, 5.086 billion yuan, and 6.202 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits expected to be 514 million yuan, 727 million yuan, and 1.037 billion yuan [3][4]. - The company’s PE ratios for the next three years are projected to be 38x, 27x, and 19x, indicating a potential for growth despite the current challenges [3][4]. - The gross margin is expected to improve gradually, with forecasts of 32.3% in 2025 and 33.0% in 2026 [4].